Land optimization in agriculture involves maximizing the efficiency and productivity of land use while ensuring sustainability. This process includes various strategies such as:
1. Land Suitability Analysis: Assessing soil quality, climate conditions, and water availability to determine the best crops for a given area.
2. Precision Agriculture: Using technology like satellite imagery and sensors to monitor soil health, moisture levels, and crop growth.
3. Intercropping and Crop Rotation: Enhancing soil fertility and reducing pests by alternating crops or growing multiple crops together
4. Agroforestry: Integrating trees and shrubs into farming systems to improve biodiversity and soil conservation.
5. Metaheuristic Optimization: Applying advanced algorithms to balance economic, environmental, and social factors in land use planning.
We are making ongoing advancements in the intercropping initiative, thanks to the partnership and unwavering support of Ardi Ardak and the leadership of asmahan zein.
Positive results have been observed, enhancing farmers’ returns and enabling them to concentrate on products that can be processed to deliver added value.
Environment and Sustainable Development Unit
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences at AUB
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Thank you to the amazing senior engineers: Afif Wehbe, Haydar Sleiman & Nadia Haidar
